The Dallas Morning News
Aug. 21 1896
SHERIFFS' DEPARTMENT

Henderson County.
Athens, Tex., Aug 19-- Strayed or stolen from Dock Wood, twenty-seven
miles northwest from Athens, on night of Aug. 15 one black horse, 15 1/2
hands high, weighs about 1100 pounds, branded 75 on left shoulder, small
scar on left hind leg, 10 years old, good work horse and very gentle.
Dock Wood, will pay $10 for information leading to the recovery of
horse and I will pay $15 for the thief. Address Dock Wood at Aley, Tex.,
or John F. Cook, sheriff Henderson county.

Strayed or stolen from J I Wilbourn, twenty-seven miles northwest from
Athens, on night of Aug. 15, one black horse mule, 4 years old, 14 1l2
hands high, branded J I W on left shoulder, gentle to work and ride.
J I Wilbourn will pay $10 for information leading to the recovery of the
mule and I will pay $15 for the arrest of the thief. Address J I Wilbourn,
Aley, Tex., or John F Cook, sheriff Henderson county.

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